Operations Management and Strategy

BMAN24291 Operations Management and Strategy 10 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 2 Christopher Smith Unit coordinator Alliance Manchester Business School 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Middle part of Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0 The course is designed to give students a first look into one of the most fundamental functions of any organisation, its ‘operations’ and its relationship with strategy. The operations function of a business, whether it be in manufacturing or services, has the responsibility of making whatever it is the organisation will sell (whether it’s a product or service). During the semester, we will study this core function extensively and see the vital role it plays in strategy as well as analysing some of the important decisions that must be made by operations managers when it comes to design, planning and control and improvement of the organisation’s industrial engineering system. The course is designed to give students a first look into one of the most fundamental functions of any organisation, its ‘operations’ and its relationship with strategy. The operations function of a business, whether it be in manufacturing or services, has the responsibility of making whatever it is the organisation will sell (whether it’s a product or service). During the semester, we will study this core function extensively and see the vital role it plays in strategy as well as analysing some of the important decisions that must be made by operations managers when it comes to design, planning and control and improvement of the organisation’s industrial engineering system. On completion of this course unit the student should be able to use the operations management frameworks and techniques presented to develop strategies, design, plan and control operations. <ul> <li> To give the students a general understanding of how a business operates, both in manufacturing and services.</li> <li> Students should understand the range of frameworks, tools and techniques taught in this module and how they relate to an organisation.</li> <li> Students should be able to analyse the operations of an organisation using the tools taught in this module.</li> <li> Students should be able to evaluate the operations of an organisation and understand how this output relates to strategy.</li></ul> <ul><li>To give the students a general understanding of how a business operates, both in manufacturing and services.</li><li>To develop a wider understanding of operations management regarding characteristics, performance and strategy.</li><li>To develop knowledge and critical understanding of how the key operations management principles, theories and concepts may be used in the support of strategic decision making.</li></ul>  <ul><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;">Show critical awareness of strategic and operational issues associated with different business environments. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;">Express reasoned arguments about operations and supply chain strategy <o:p></o:p></li></ul> <ul><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;">Using library, electronic and online resources.<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <ul><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;">Apply subject level knowledge to real world operations.  <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;">Improve own learning through planning, monitoring and critical reflection on the course content.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;">Ability to think critically about operations and supply chain problems and formulate written argument to support your own analysis.   <o:p></o:p></li></ul> Other There will be discussions around real-world case studies in each topic which will give students advice on how to approach operations management and strategy problems in real life. <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td>Week</td> <td>Content</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Introduction to Operations Management and Strategy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Design in Operations Management – Process Design</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Design in Operations Management – Layout and Flow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td> Supply and Demand</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Inventory Management</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Reading Week</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Supply Chain Management</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Lean and Improving Operations</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Quality</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Revision Session</td> </tr> </tbody></table>  9 two hour lectures   0 Other 100% This course has two forms of assessment, including 20% multiple choice quizzes (MCQ) and 80% examination (2,200 word essay)Special Assessment for exchange students only. The special assessment for this course is an essay weighted at 100%. Details of the topics and submission procedures will be made available on Canvas.  Extensive break-out sessions in lectures provides students with real time, targeted and specific formative feedback.I In addition turning point quizzes administered in lectures will give real time formative feedback to learners.  Only available to students on: Mgt/Mgt Specialism; IMABS and IM.Optional on BSc Management, International Management and ITMB. BSc(Hons) Inf Tech Man for Bus BSc(Hons) Inf Tech Man for Bus Second Year Optional N Slack et al. (Operations Management) Assessment written exam 1.5 eAssessment 2 Lectures 18 0 78.5 Pre-requisites: None Co-requisites: None Dependent courses: NoneProgramme Restrictions: BSc Management and Management (Specialisms), BSc International Management, Information Technology Management for Business.